The invitations are out in the universe, landing in mailboxes across the nation!  Crazy.  RSVP by November 22nd!  For reals, please.

More realer by the day!

Invitations are getting printed...centerpieces are designed...kippot are ordered!  This becomes more and more real by the day.  Trying to enjoy all of it for what it is, and seeing that Lucas is as involved as possible.  He's got some pretty nifty ideas in that head!

Check out the other pages in this blog for details on different things - if you're coming for a few days or just for one.  If you are planning on staying overnight, I recommend that you use the group discount available at the hotel where the event is.  It's $104 per night and breakfast is included.  The rooms are lovely, well appointed, and quite spacious.  Use the code: LBM.  The rate and room block is available until November 13th.

I'm so excited about the invitations.  A very talented young lady, who used to be my next door neighbor when she was just a little girl, did some custom illustrations for us that are just outstanding!  Can't wait for you to see them!

Wheeeeeee!

Save the Dates have landed!

So the Save The Dates have made it out there...which means its closer to really happening!  Met with the DJ this week, so music and entertainment is also taken care of.  He gave me homework! But fun homework, the kind Lucas is actually kinda into doing - so that's good. If you can't figure out the theme by this...well, you need to get out more.

Coming Together...

A place - got it.  Food - yup (still need work some thing out, but by G-d, there will be food).  Music - almost there.  The big three.  Just throw in some people and you've got a party! Right?

Moving Along...Sort Of...

We're getting closer to some resolutions.  Like where the event will be.  Who will be invited.  What we're going to eat.  You know, the basics.  Hopefully, we'll have some decisions by next week.  Those are the simple things.

Then comes the design phase.  So many options my head hurts.  Now I know why people pay other people to do this.  To say, "here, this is what you want." Because I can't keep my head on straight.  I start in one direction and then get distracted, go in a whole 'nother direction and it all winds up a mess.

Something will come together soon...I hope! 

Also...If anyone is starting to think about their plans to come down, or over, or up, to get here...remember, airfare NOW is not what it will be in 2 months.  It's too early to book flights for a decent rate, if you're flying.  JetBlue has great airfares direct into Tampa from many major airports and now Alaska Airlines flies direct, non-stop from Seattle!  Can I get a holla!

We're on our way...sorta...

Well, tutoring is coming along. However, I think his "luck" has run out and challenge is now upon him. He's going to actually have to start working at it now - which over summer will be tough. But then again, he's got more time to focus - so no excuses. I'm still a mess - guest list too big, no confirmed location. Though I've got a DJ - I think, so that's a big check on the to do list. There may be no food or beverage, or a place to have it, but by gum, there will be dancing.

Phew...so far.

So week three of tutoring. The good news is, he's going great. The bad news is, he's doing great. The tutor has now seen him with prep, and without, and said she's been at this a long time and couldn't believe how well he's doing either way. I'm proud of him. I'm happy for him. I just KNOW him. And this might work for him now, but when the challenging parts come I'm afraid how he'll handle it. I'd like to think he'll dig in, but more likely, he'll balk. But maybe the challenging parts won't be as challenging as I think. I can't really speak to it since I don't have the experience - and I certainly don't want to presume he's some sort of Hebrew savant. But, well...we'll just have to see, won't we?